The Loop District in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Heyworth Building

D.H. Burnham & Co., architects
1904

— Chicago Landmark —

The Heyworth Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 1, 2023

1. The Heyworth Building Marker

Inscription. This distinctive structure combines the structurally expressive character of the Chicago School with the decorative appearance of traditional masonry architecture. It was designed by Frederick P. Dinkelberg, an associate of one of the nation’s largest, most influential architectural firms in the early 1900s. The building’s tapestry like ornament is influenced by the adjacent Carson, Pirie and Scott department store by Louis Sullivan.

Erected 2000 by Commission on Chicago Landmarks, City of Chicago, Richard M. Daley, Mayor.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 27, 2000.

Location. 41° 52.922′ N, 87° 37.601′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in The Loop District. It is at the intersection of East Madison Street and South Wabash Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Madison Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 E Madison St, Chicago IL 60602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Saint Mary's Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); Jewelers Row (within shouting distance of

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this marker); a different marker also named Jewelers Row (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carson Pirie Scott & Company Building (about 400 feet away); Chicago Building (about 400 feet away); State Street (about 400 feet away); Jones Hall (about 400 feet away); The Show Must Go On (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Additional keywords. Lucas Sullivan

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 1, 2023

2. The Heyworth Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

The Heyworth Building

D.H. Burnham & Co., architects1904

— Chicago Landmark —

D.H. Burnham & Co., architects
1904